Overview
The Eagle Manufacturing 6B is a row-crop tractor produced between 1936 and 1938 in Appleton, Wisconsin. It features a 3.4L Hercules 6-cylinder gasoline engine rated at 1416 RPM and is equipped with a gear transmission and manual steering. This 3250-lb model was available in a tricycle configuration (6B) and a utility variant (6C).
Ideal Applications
Engine and Power Output:
The liquid-cooled Hercules 205 ci engine is rated to provide a claimed 25 hp at the belt and 15 hp at the drawbar, supporting 2-3 14-inch plows.
Belt Pulley Specifications:
The tractor is equipped with an 8.5-inch diameter belt pulley that operates at 1180 RPM with a belt speed of 2625 feet per minute.
Mechanical and Chassis Design:
This two-wheel drive tractor features spur gear final drives, an open operator station, and a manual steering system across its 130-inch length.
Production
| Description | Row-Crop tractor / Built in Appleton, Wisconsin, USA |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Eagle Manufacturing |
Engine
| Engine type | Hercules 3.4L 6-cyl gasoline |
|---|---|
| Bore/Stroke | 3.25x4.125 inches (83 x 105 mm) |
| Description | Hercules QXB-5 / gasoline / 6-cylinder 12-valve / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 205 ci (3.4 L) |
| Fuel system | Zenith carburetor |
| Rated RPM | 1416 |
| Belt (claimed) | 25 hp (18.6 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 15 hp (11.2 kW) |
| Plows | 2-3 (14-inch) |
Transmission
| Description | gear |
|---|---|
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Final drives | spur gear |
| Steering | manual |
Dimensions & Tires
| Height | 60 inches (152 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 130 inches (330 cm) |
| Weight | 3250 lbs (1474 kg) |
| Width | 80 inches (203 cm) |
| Weight | 3250 lbs (1474 kg) |
Belt Pulley
| Diameter | 8.5 inches (21 cm) |
|---|---|
| RPM | 1180 |
| Speed | 2625 ft/min (800.10 meters/min) |
| Width | 7 inches (17 cm) |
Variants
| 6B | tricycle |
|---|---|
| 6C | utility |